Prepared by MERRILL CORPORATION www.edgaradvantage.com QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Exhibit 10.1 38031300 Date Approved: 11/9/99 CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED. CERTAIN PORTIONS HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND HAVE BEEN...Loan Agreement • March 16th, 2000 • Dakota Growers Pasta Co • Miscellaneous food preparations & kindred products
